Why the Idea of 'Family Planning' Can Be Offensive

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Every time my husband and I talk about having a third child, I cry. I uggggly cry. He thought we were just talking about hopes and dreams for the future and third-row seating. Boy was he wrong.

The emotion that welled up inside of me (and still does) is hard to put into words, but I will try.

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An image of the November 2026 issue of Sojourners, titled "Face to Face." It features George Lakey on the cover
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